How far is Toms River, NJ from Perth Amboy, NJ?

The driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.69 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.38 mi
61.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.38 mi
Kilometers
61.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.69 mi
Kilometers
76.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perth Amboy
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Toms River
Sat, May 30, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toms River
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Perth Amboy
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toms River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Toms River
23.9 mi
00h 30m
To Perth Amboy
23.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Perth Amboy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Perth Amboy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South, NJ 35: Sayreville, South Amboy

    1926 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South, NJ 35: South Amboy

    136 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Riverton Boulevard

    613 ft · 18 sec · Riverton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Victory Plaza

    133 m · 9 sec · Victory Plaza

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Smith Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Smith Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    110 m · 15 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toms River and Perth Amboy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
43.2 mi · 91%
Victory Plaza
1.33 mi · 3%
Smith Street
1.21 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
US 9 Toll North
0.48 mi · 1%
US 9 South
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

21.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 30m from Toms River
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toms River and Sunny near Perth Amboy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Perth Amboy?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Toms River and 23.9 miles from Perth Amboy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toms River and Sunny near Perth Amboy.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eatontown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eatontown.

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Perth Amboy. Straight-line distance: 38.38 mi (61.76 km).

Toms River

#1 Toms River

Township of New Jersey

Population95,339
Coordinates39.9537300, -74.1979200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Perth Amboy

#2 Perth Amboy

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population51,309
Coordinates40.5067700, -74.2654200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Toms River (-74.19792, 39.95373)
End: Perth Amboy (-74.26542, 40.50677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.73 $15.45
Premium $4.95 $8.32 $16.65
Diesel $5.98 $10.05 $20.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Toms River and Perth Amboy. The current time is 09:53:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.